Oildale Drowning Accident Lawyer

Maison Law stands beside families after they’ve lost a loved one in a drowning accident in Oildale and across Kern County. We help victims hold farm owners, businesses, and government agencies accountable when victims are allowed to swim in unsafe waters and without proper safety precautions. To find out how to hold at-fault parties fully accountable for their negligence in a drowning, contact a skilled Oildale lawyer and schedule a free consultation.

Oildale Drowning Accident Hazards

Oildale residents look for ways to soak and cool down during the hot summer months. That may mean a trip to the Nor Park Public Pool or an adventure along the Kern River. Families may spend the day at Hart Memorial Park for some swimming and water sports.

These are all great locations, but the owners and operators of pools, lake shores and river banks must take responsibility for keeping visitors safe. They must not create hazards that could cause someone to struggle in the water and drown.

Local government departments must monitor for other visitors who might get careless and put someone else at risk of drowning. They must restrict access to dangerous waters like the Beardsley Canal so that children can’t wander into the depths and face risk.

Property owners and government officials must also warn people of the dangers they may face in the water.

These and other mistakes leave business owners and local government agencies fully liable for the tragedies they cause.

• Failure to provide lifeguards or enough lifeguards.
• Failure to provide proper training for staff members.
• Failure to provide proper safety devices and first aid for swimmers and disabled guests.
• A breakdown in proper pool maintenance to prevent hazards for swimmers caused by drains and pumps.
• Failure to remove slip-and-fall hazards on docks and around pools that might send someone into the water while unconscious.
• Allowing overcrowding.
• Failure to build fencing to prevent unattended people (especially children and teens) from entering unsafe waters and suffering harm.
• Putting up warning signs about hazards in natural bodies of water like along rivers, lakes, and ponds. Signs about deep water, underwater obstructions, and strong currents. No swimming signs.
• Keeping swimmers out of the path of careless boaters.

Property and business owners and city, county, and state officials may be liable for drownings, but that doesn’t mean they’ll automatically provide support to those left behind. These entities can afford teams of lawyers, all working to help those at fault escape blame.

Your Oildale drowning accident lawyer is your safeguard when these attorneys start trying to blame your loved one for what happened. Your lawyer will fully investigate the accident and the business or government agency involved. Your lawyer will take the evidence secured and demand the most in support possible for family members.

Who Can I Sue After a Tragic Drowning Death?

Your lawyer would file claims or lawsuits against all parties that contributed to a drowning death. In some cases, families would have to sue multiple businesses or government agencies for what happened. They collect money from each party to help each family member rebuild their lives.

These and other parties might have to contribute to the recovery of your family after a devastating loss:

• Property and Business Owners
• Homeowners
• Homeowners Association (HOA)
• Hotel Owners
• Landlords
• Property management companies
• Hotel Owners
• Farm and Orchard Owners
• City or County Government Department
• State or Federal Agency

Suing a government agency, such as the Kern County Parks & Recreation after an accident at Hart Park, can be very complicated. Government departments are protected by laws that make it hard to sue them. They may require that families seek permission before an injury claim or a lawsuit is allowed to be filed.

What’s more the statute of limitations on filing a claim may only be a few months. After this, families will lose their chance to seek support during such a difficult time.

Finding Support for Families After a Drowning

The spouse, domestic partner, and children of the victim can file a wrongful death claim after a preventable drowning. They generally file on behalf of the rest of the family. Anyone who can prove they were financially dependent on the victim could also ask for support from an at-fault party.

A skilled Oildale wrongful death lawyer can also file this claim for eligible family members.

Your attorney would seek support for these factors and others in a drowning wrongful death settlement check:

• Totals on leftover medical bills and ambulance fees.
• Support to pay for a funeral and burial.
• Reimbursement for the wages the victim can no longer contribute to the family in the coming years.
• The emotional hardships a family endures and will continue to endure. Children must receive support for the love and guidance they’ll miss out on in the years ahead.
• Cost of psychological counseling for family members to help them cope with the loss.
• Loss of consortium. (The lost support of a spouse or partner)

Nothing can bring back a loved one, but these awards serve to earn justice for victims and help families avoid financial hardships in the future.

Can Parents Seek Support If a Child Is Lost in a Drowning Accident?

Unfortunately, a child’s curiosity can put them at risk for drowning accidents. They can’t be expected to show good judgment and look out for their own safety. That’s why property owners and government agencies must show extra care to prevent young people from swimming where they shouldn’t.

Parents who lose small children to drowning are empowered to seek support. They’d seek support for the loss of love and companionship a child can no longer provide. The life expectancy of the child would help determine how much support a family should receive for the years they’ll never get back in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my family can’t afford the help of a drowning accident lawyer?

Maison Law fights for the rights of families on a contingency basis. It means we don’t get paid unless we win the case for your family. Then our fee comes out of the drowning settlement check or judgment your family receives.

How long do I have to file a drowning wrongful death claim in California?

Families are granted up to two years to file a wrongful death claim against a property or business owner but claims against a government agency can have a much shorter statute of limitation.

How soon should I talk with a lawyer after a drowning tragedy?

Family members will be dealing with a devastating loss, but they must act as soon as possible to hold those at fault accountable. If you wait to turn your case over to a lawyer, evidence can be harder to secure and witnesses can disappear. Give your attorney as much time as possible to build a strong case for your family.

Schedule a Free Consultation with an Oildale Drowning Accident Lawyer

After a careless drowning accident claims the life of a loved one, take action to seek justice from a negligent property owner or business owner.  Contact the skilled Oildale Drowning Accident Lawyers at Maison Law for a free consultation and case evaluation. It’s a no-risk way to find out how to keep an at-fault party from avoiding blame and how to secure every benefit possible for your family after a tragedy.